Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the lives of students? Do you excel at offering individualized support to help students unlock their full potential?

If the answer is yes, Teaching Personnel is in search of a committed Teaching Assistant to join our team and contribute to a vibrant secondary school environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with students with diverse learning needs, providing customized support tailored to address their specific requirements.
• Assist students in comprehending and engaging with the curriculum, reinforcing concepts through interactive learning methods.
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere, fostering student confidence and self-esteem.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and parents to devise effective learning strategies and monitor student progress.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and make necessary accommodations to facilitate students' learning and development.
• Provide emotional support to students, encouraging their personal and social well-being.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and report progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Adhere to school policies, safeguarding guidelines, and uphold a high standard of professionalism.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Teaching Assistant role or a related educational capacity is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or special educational needs are advantageous.
• Demonstrate a patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach, with a genuine passion for supporting students' growth.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Flexibility and adaptability to cater to the diverse needs of students and work within different school environments.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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